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Tom Balderas
California native Tom Balderas
was born in Torrance and raised in the
gorgeous Southern California sunlight.
Growing up near the ocean inspired a love for
nature and the beauty of the outdoors that
continues to this day.
Photography, film, drawing, and
painting were part of Tom’s life from an early
age. After graduating from Loyola Marymount
University with a film degree, Tom worked at
NBC. During his years in television, Tom
Balderas worked on many made-for-TV movies.
Later he became director and production
manager for an antique auctions network.
All Tom’s off duty hours in
Hollywood were devoted to his passion for
painting and drawing. During Tom’s NBC years,
he studied under master painter and teacher,
Joseph Mendez. Today Tom continues to learn,
stretch and grow as a painter. His greatest
joy is working en plein air and
continuing to capture the light and magic of
the great outdoors. His figurative work also
is alive with light and love of landscape.
Many of Tom’s paintings and
sketches can be found in private
collections. Tom Balderas is a member of the
California Art Club.
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